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Patterns of Cannabis and Alcohol Co-Use  New 1 credit

Substitution Versus Complementary Effects

This review explores the co-use of alcohol and cannabis, focusing on whether cannabis acts as a substitute (reducing alcohol use) or a complement (enhancing alcohol consumption). It synthesizes evidence from...  Read More

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This review examines the effects of alcohol and cannabis use on adolescent brain development, synthesizing findings from 43 longitudinal studies. The article highlights how heavy alcohol consumption is linked to...  Read More

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Maybe It's Not the Meth 1.25 credits

Considering Biopsychosocial Contributors to Cognitive Impairment in Methamphetamine Polydrug Use

This study investigates the biopsychosocial and neuropsychological factors contributing to cognitive impairment in individuals with heavy methamphetamine (MA) use as part of a polydrug history, compared to those using only...  Read More

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"Better Family Lives" 1 credit

Experiences of a whole family case management approach for parental alcohol misuse

The study titled investigates the effectiveness of a family-centered therapeutic intervention for families dealing with parental alcohol misuse. The research focuses on understanding how addressing both the parent's addiction and...  Read More

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The article presents the findings of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that tested the efficacy of harm reduction treatment for alcohol (HaRT-A) among people experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder...  Read More

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Risky Drinking in Adolescents and Emerging Adults 1 credit

Differences Among Individuals Using Alcohol Only versus Polysubstance Use

The article investigates how various factors such as motives, protective behavioral strategies, and mental health symptoms differ among youth engaged in risky drinking. This study compares individuals who consume only...  Read More

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This systematic review examines the use of mHealth interventions for preventing alcohol and substance abuse. The authors analyzed 12 peer-reviewed studies, focusing on the functionality, effectiveness, and design of mHealth...  Read More

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The study "Using a Multi-Module Web-App to Prevent Substance Use Among Students at a Hispanic Serving Institution: Development and Evaluation Design" explores the design and implementation of the iSTART web-app....  Read More

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How to Prevent Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Among Students in Affluent Areas 1.25 credits

a qualitative study on motivation and attitudes towards prevention

This study explores the motivations and attitudes towards substance use and prevention among high school students in affluent areas of Sweden. Utilizing qualitative interviews with 20 students aged 15–19, the...  Read More

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Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States 7.5 credits

Results from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the latest national data on substance use, mental health issues, and related treatment among the U.S. civilian population aged 12 or older. The...  Read More

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The article presents a cluster-randomized trial evaluating the effectiveness of three formats for delivering Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) to significant others (CSOs) of individuals with alcohol use disorder...  Read More

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Structural Racism and Reflections from Latinx Heavy Drinkers: 1.25 credits

Impact on Mental Health and Alcohol Use

The article "Structural Racism and Reflections from Latinx Heavy Drinkers: Impact on Mental Health and Alcohol Use" explores the relationship between structural racism and its effects on mental health and...  Read More

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Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Facilitation Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder: 1 credit

A Distillation of a 2020 Cochrane Review for Clinicians and Policy Makers

This article provides a comprehensive review of the effectiveness and cost-benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and clinically delivered 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) interventions for alcohol use disorder (AUD). The review consolidates...  Read More

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The study investigates how employment-related stressors—such as unemployment, financial issues, criminal history, overworking, and workplace conflict—negatively impact both couple adjustment and addictive behaviors. Through a thematic analysis of case notes...  Read More

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This article discusses the cultural adaptation of a sobriety support smartphone app for Alaska Native and American Indian (ANAI) people. The research focuses on addressing the disproportionate burden of alcohol-related...  Read More

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This article addresses the emerging public health crisis of alcohol misuse and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the United States, focusing on recent increases in binge drinking, heavy drinking, and...  Read More

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This course examines racial and ethnic disparities in Alcohol-Attributed Deaths from 1999-2020. It includes: a wide variety of variables such as age, sex, race ethnicity, and census region. **This course...  Read More

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A Review of Contingency Management for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders 1 credit

Adaptation for underserved populations, use of experimental technologies, and personalized optimization strategies.

This review focuses on contingency management (CM), a behavior-modification method that utilizes reinforcement for desired behaviors, in the treatment of substance-use disorders (SUDs). The objective is to discuss three critical...  Read More

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This course examines research methods to detect and evaluate the association between alcohol outlet density and violent crime. This is considered a primary research methodology course. It includes: geographic units,...  Read More

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This course examines the relationship between alcohol density and homicide. It includes: Availability Theory, Social Disorganization Theory, Routine Activity Theory, Cost, cost-effectiveness, cost-threshold analyses, TransForm Baltimore, alcohol outlet density, non-conforming...  Read More

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